Franklin Gray Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Franklin Gray, Sr. 60, of Peoria passed away Wednesday March 27, 2013 at his residence surrounded by family at 10:00 p.m. He was born September 10, 1952 in Marianna, Arkansas to James Gray, Sr. and Izola Gray. Franklin Sr. loved to travel, work on vintage cars and watch sports, but most of all fish in his spare time. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: both parents, 1 sons Franklin Gary Jr. of Peoria IL, 4 Brothers James (Christine) Gray Jr., Jerry (Joyce) Gray of Atlanta GA, Lester Gray of Marianna AK., 4 sister Dorothy Meanus of Peoria IL, Francine (Robert) Monroe Champagne IL, Elois (Floyd) Pickett of Atlanta GA, Ella Woods of Atlanta GA, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly. Franklin is preceded in death by his brother Andrew Wells. Services will be held on Saturday April 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 9:00 a.m. at Church of the Living God 2815 W Lake Ave. Vice Chief Bishop Leroy Smith Jr. will officiate. Franklin will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements made especially for the Franklin family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com

Franklin Gray Sr.

September 10, 1952 - March 27, 2013